'Guides not commanders' : imitation and contamination of the classics in the comedies of Ben Jonson

This study focuses on the imitative and contaminative creative practices of the Renaissance period, and specifically on how the work of classical authors and playwrights influenced the dramaturgy of Ben Jonson. By 'dramaturgy' I refer to the theories and practical choices that are made whe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harrison, Tom
Other Authors: Billing, Christian M.
Published: University of Hull 2017
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.762070